To gain a better understanding of the mobility dynamics and vulnerabilities of Cambodian and Lao nationals entering Thailand, IOM Thailand initiated flow monitoring activities at key points of entry (POEs) in Bueng Kan, Chanthaburi, Loei, Nong Khai, and Sa Kaeo provinces between May and October 2023 using IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) tools. Flow monitoring is designed to track the scale and characteristics of human mobility along the border, including the volume, intended destinations, reasons for movement, intended lengths of stay, and expectations about work sectors and conditions. The activity provides critical insights into current mobility dynamics on the Eastern borders with Cambodia and Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

FMC and FMS are conducted simultaneously at each point for one week every month. Chanthaburi, Loei, Nong Khai, and Sa Kaeo were chosen due to pre-existing information indicating that the four provinces experience a substantial volume of entries.

La provincia del Darién se ubica en la frontera este de Panamá, y su territorio forma parte de las rutas migratorias más utilizadas por personas en situación de movilidad humana por las Américas para migrar desde el sur hacia el norte del continente. A su vez, esta ruta es altamente peligrosa por las características geográficas del Parque Nacional Darién y la presencia de crimen organizado. Las personas que la transitan se encuentran expuestas a riesgos varios como la trata de personas, tráfico ilícito, violencia basada en género, diversas formas de explotación y abuso. El uso de estas rutas inseguras para llegar a destinos temporarios o finales plantea amenazas para la integridad, dignidad y la vida de las personas migrantes.

Entre el 01 y el 31 de agosto de 2023 se registraron 81.946 personas migrantes ingresando irregularmente por la provincia Darién, suponiendo un promedio de 2.643 migrantes ingresando diariamente. Entre los meses de enero y agosto de 2023 ingresaron 333.704 personas, una cifra más de tres veces superior a la registrada en las mismas fechas del 2022 (103.378).

This snapshot on Bangladeshi migrants’ presence in Libya is part of the outputs of IOM’s EU-funded Displacement Tracking Matrix - Regional Evidence for Migration Analysis and Policy (DTM REMAP) project. Data collected through the Mobility Tracking assessment in Libya identified 21,848 Bangladeshi nationals in the country between March and April 2023. Mobility Tracking in Libya gathers data through key informant interviews at both the municipality and community levels on a bi-monthly basis. All 100 municipalities were assessed, and 2,169 key informant interviews were carried out during the data collection period. Of the total migrants identified by key informants in the country in March and April 2023, Bangladeshi migrants comprised only three per cent of total migrants in the country; however, Bangladeshi nationals accounted for 38 per cent of all migrants, including refugees, from South Asia and the Middle East. Ninety-eight per cent of Bangladeshi migrants used air travel as their means of transportation to Libya. In addition, the average cost of their migration was 3,113 USD. Fifty-three per cent of Bangladeshi migrants were identified in eastern Libya. However, the highest concentration was in Benghazi (41%) in the east, followed by Tripoli (16%) and Misrata (13%) in the west.

This information was collected following ongoing armed attacks in the neighborhoods of Solino and its surroundings as well as in the Gabelliste neighborhood, all located in the municipality of Port-au-Prince. Attacks in Solino began on 14 January 2024 and in Gabelliste on 2 January. At the time of writing this report, they are still ongoing and populations’ displacements continue. This report is an update of the one published on 18 January and further updates will be published according to the evolution of displacement. A total of 2,475 people have already been displaced following these attacks, including 1,703 following attacks in Solino and its surroundings and 772 following those in Gabelliste. The majority of displaced populations (63%) took refuge in host families and 37% in sites (924 persons in 11 sites)

Станом на листопад 2023 року Україна стикається не лише з безпосередніми наслідками конфлікту, але й з подальшими викликами, оскільки країна вступила в зимові місяці. Ситуація висунула на перший план питання, пов'язані з опаленням, житлом, потребами, пов'язаними із зимою, та здатністю витримувати суворі зимові умови.

У цьому огляді представлено уявлення про готовність до зими, що охоплює такі аспекти, як доступ до опалення, достатність житла для зимових умов та конкретні потреби населення, пов'язані із зимою. Ці висновки отримані із загального обстеження населення (GPS), оцінки твердого палива (SFA) та оцінки мобільності та потреб (MaNA). Мета полягає в тому, щоб допомогти зацікавленим сторонам гуманітарного реагування у формулюванні та впровадженні цільових стратегій підготовки до зими.

According to the latest available figures from the Turkish Presidency of Migration Management (PMM), there are more than 4.6 million foreign nationals present in Turkish territory, 3.5 million of whom are seeking international protection. Most are Syrians (3,214,7801 individuals) who are granted temporary protection status. In addition, international protection applicants from countries including Iraq, Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Ukraine constitute another group of foreign nationals. According to PMM, there were 19,0172 international protection applicants present in Türkiye in 2023, published annually.

Moreover, according to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), there were 296,6853 refugees and asylum-seekers in Türkiye as of 2023. Since September 2023 the number of Syrians residing in camps has decreased by 10,853.

In addition, there are 1,107,0324 foreign nationals present in Türkiye, holding residence permits. Compared to third quarter of 2023, this is a decrease of 66,981 individuals. According to PMM, 88,4375 migrants in irregular situation of different nationalities were apprehended in Türkiye in the fourth quarter. This figure was 93,7916 in the previous reporting period (Q3) of 2023.

The objective of the Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) is to collect information on large and sudden population movements as well as security and climatic emergencies. Information is collected through phone interviews with key informants and direct observation.

This information was collected following ongoing armed attacks in the neighborhoods of Solino and its surroundings as well as in the Gabelliste neighborhood, all located in the municipality of Port-au-Prince. Attacks in Solino began on 14 January 2024 and in Gabelliste on 2 January. At the time of writing this report, they are still ongoing and populations’ displacements continue. Updates will be published by DTM according to the evolution of displacement. For the moment a total of 1,079 people have already been displaced following these attacks, including 761 following the attacks in Solino and its surroundings and 318 following those in Gabelliste. The majority of displaced populations (60%) took refuge in sites (8 in total).

Since October 8 there has been an increase in cross-border incidents between Israel and Lebanon, resulting in the displacement of people both within the South and elsewhere within the country. Since October 10, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has been conducting the daily monitoring of population movements. The objective of the exercise is to inform preparedness and response planning.